Reviews
Beep Beep (2004)
Business Casual
Unusual but compelling debut album from latest Saddle Creek signings beep Beep, who prove to be "the missing link between the Gang of Four and Jesus Lizard"
Bright Eyes (2006)
Noise Floor 1998-2005
Oddly accessible collection of B sides and lost tracks from Bright Eyes, the project of Conor Oberst, whose ability to craft songs of heart-rending delicacy and razor sharp bitterness remains unmatched and unquestionable
Faint (2004)
Wet From Birth
Fourth album from Saddle Creek signing electro-goth group, the Faint, which finds them experimenting with a post punk sound to mixed effect
Good Life (2004)
Album Of The Year
Sarcastically engaging guitar pop from latest Saddle Creek signing the Good Life, which includes in its line-up the frontman with Cursive, Tim Kasher
Good Life (2007)
Help Wanted Nights
Surprisingly hopeful fourth album from Nebraskan alt.country/indie group the Good Life, which is the soundtrack to an unfilmed screenplay of the same name that its frontman Tim Kasher has written.
Maria Taylor (2005)
11 : 11
Outstanding debut solo album from Maria Taylor, one hald of fellow Saddle Creek signings Azure Ray, who has released '11 : 11" one of the early contenders for best female singer/songwriter album of the year
Maria Taylor (2013)
Something about Knowing
Fantastically optimistic sixth solo album from highly acclaimed Azure Ray co-front woman and American-based singer-songwriter, Maria Taylor
Mynabirds (2015)
Lovers Know
Shimmering pop on third album from Nebraskan band Mynabirds which fades on delivery
Sam Evian (2016)
Premium
Dreamy, psychedeli lush pop on debut album from New Yorker Sam Evian which introduces a remarkable talent
Two Gallants (2007)
Two Gallants
Mornful and regret-sodden, yet enthralling third album from Californian-based duo Two Gallants who make their unique sound by mixing up punk, rockabilly and blues
Two Gallants (2007)
Scenery of Farewell
All acoustic new EP from country punks Two Gallants recorded on tour at sound checks and on the tour bus, the follow up to their rapturously received Saddle Creek debut, What the Bell Tolls', from last year
Profiles
Interview (2003)
Co-founded by Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes, Nebraskan label Saddle Creek has grown over the last 10 years from being a small local tape label to a company with an international reputation. Mark Rowland talks to its European chain about its success
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Interviews
Orenda Fink
Interview
Orenda Fink was one half of much acclaimed duo and Saddle Creek signings Azure Ray, but has now gone solo for her latest album, 'Invisible Ones'. She talks to Ben Howarth about her new record and its strong Haitian influences